Cost of settling clinical negligence claims “more than tripled” in last two decades: National Audit Office – Local Government Lawyer

Posted October 21st, 2025 in news by sally

‘The annual cost of settling clinical negligence claims has more than tripled over the past two decades, from £1.1 billion in 2006-07 to £3.6 billion in 2024-25 due to “increased claim numbers and the rising costs of settlements”, according to a report from the National Audit Office (NAO).’

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Local Government Lawyer, 17th October 2025

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk